Kohl’s Department Stores are a national brand of retail stores that originated in the Midwest and was founded in 1962, as the first Kohl’s Department Store. With their corporate office located in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, the Kohl’s brand has since spread to 49 different states across the nation, with over 1,100 stores now open in the country. It is currently the second largest department store in the nation, based on retail sales. Kohl’s merchandise varies between regional locations, but offers brands like Apt. 9, Jennifer Lopez, and Sonoma Life, and also offers brands made specifically for Kohl’s Department Stores such as Candies, the Lauren Conrad Collection, and Simply Vera by Vera Wang. These brands over apparel, jewelry, shoes, home apparel, appliances, sporting goods and more. Kohl’s locations vary from strip malls to shopping malls, and even offers online shopping and shipping deals at www.kohls.com/. Kohl’s Corporation is an active supporter of children’s’ needs and education and gives back by t selling Kohl’s Care products, which give 100 percent of the proceeds back to benefit kids’ health and education initiatives. Kohl’s shoppers recognize their slogan, “expect great things.” Return customers also can apply for Kohl’s Credit cards, and can also receive Kohl’s cash with certain purchases to return and use at a later date, as Kohl’s way of rewarding loyal customers.